Research Project

     I am researching the regulation of food in the United States. Government intervention is necessary to prevent Americans from getting sick from eating harmful foods, but some politicians are trying to ban fattening foods and fight obesity. In response, many online articles have been written on the subject. Some people say that, as free citizens, they should be allowed to eat whatever they want to and remain whatever size they want. Others think that these new programs will help to create a healthier nation. This is interesting to me as, although I usually don't enjoy studying human rights issues, I like the reactions. There's something extraordinarily funny to me about reading an enraged comment from a foul-mouthed person with a username that's something to the effect of "SuperRockGod82." On a more serious note, I also enjoy reading the legal documents involved in this topic. My project is supposed to allow everyone to make an informed decision on their personal stances and to understand why someone may believe something different.
     Government food regulation is a necessary part of remaining a healthy nation, however, this can begin to affect the rights of the citizens to free choice and "pursuit of happiness." No one can deny that standards on ingredients in foods are imperative to keep parabens and other dangerous materials out of the food supply. This can become a problem when people are trying to figure out what to ban. Trans fats, supersize sodas, and school lunches have been the target of many political campaigns. Some politicians believe that severely regulating or in the most extreme cases, banning, these foods will improve the health of the nation. In response, many citizens have been in uproar about the limitation on their right to choose what goes into their bodies. Among these protesters are people that are perfectly happy to be overweight or obese and those who wish to indulge in an extra-large sodas from time to time. There are many interesting articles and legal documents written on this topic, and I implore you, as the reader, to investigate it further. In conclusion, these programs may slim the super-sized nation but not without leaving human rights issues in their wake.

Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe:
30 mins-Wed

Detailed Outline:
45 mins-Thurs

Vocab Cards:
30 mins-Sun

Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian:
15 mins-Mon
15 mins-Thurs